Why does the mask dry up quickly? What's going on with my face being dry after applying the mask?

Applying facial masks is a very common daily skin care method. Many people apply facial masks frequently. Applying facial masks has a great effect on improving the skin. If the facial mask dries very quickly, it means that the skin is severely dehydrated.

Why does the mask dry quickly?

If the mask dries up quickly, it may be because the mask is of poor quality, or it may be because you are applying the mask incorrectly. Inferior facial masks have very little essence, and will dry out quickly after being applied to the face for a short time. A normal facial mask will take about 15 minutes to dry out. Don’t think that the longer you apply the mask, the more nutrients your skin can absorb. The longer you apply the mask, the more it will absorb moisture from your skin, and your skin will become drier and drier. Do not continue to apply the mask for more than 15 minutes, as it will affect the normal breathing of the skin.

Why is my skin still dry even though I often apply facial masks?

This kind of situation occurs because the skin's resistance and defense are reduced, making the skin dependent on the mask. Facial masks can replenish moisture and provide nutrition to the skin, but they should not be used frequently. Frequent use will destroy the acidity and alkalinity of the skin and make the skin fragile. If your skin becomes more dehydrated than before after applying a facial mask, you need to consider why this problem occurs. Facial masks are different from basic lotions and creams. Facial masks are very rich in nutrients and are not suitable for daily use. The best frequency of using facial masks is 2-3 times a week. Even a mild and non-irritating hydrating mask should not be used every day. It can only be used frequently if the skin is extremely dry. You should apply the mask after cleansing your facial skin. If you don’t clean your facial skin thoroughly, your pores will be clogged, which will affect the absorption of nutrients. Nutrients that cannot be absorbed by the face will accumulate and thicken the skin's keratin, making the skin more and more dehydrated. If you only use a hydrating mask without further hydrating and caring for your skin, once you stop using the mask, the skin's moisture and nutrients will be lost, and the skin will not be protected. Using skin care products after applying a facial mask can not only help the skin lock in the nutrients in the mask, but also lock in the moisture that the mask brings to the skin, which greatly helps improve the skin. Although facial masks can hydrate and moisturize the skin, you also need to drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables, and pay attention to vitamin supplements to make your skin look better and better. Different facial masks have different functions and the frequency of use is also different. Moisturizing masks can basically be used every day because they have low nutritional value and only have a hydrating effect. Facial masks with deep cleansing effects should not be used more than twice a week on average. People with oily skin are recommended to use it twice a week. For other special skin types, it depends on the skin characteristics. Moisturizing masks should not be used more than twice a week to avoid overnutrition on the face.

Reasons why your skin is still dry after applying a facial mask

Reason 1: Using facial mask every day

There are problems with using facial masks every day. Most facial masks are used 2-3 times a week. Even hydrating masks should not be used every day, unless the skin is particularly dry. Otherwise, frequent use of facial masks and excessive hydration will weaken the skin barrier and easily lead to skin sensitivity. Damage to the skin barrier structure will not only cause excessive evaporation of skin moisture, but also make the skin vulnerable to invasion by bacteria and chemicals, causing the skin to become dull and lose its ability to protect itself.

Reason 2: Incomplete skin cleansing

Cleansing is the prerequisite for skin care. Therefore, before using a facial mask, you must first clean your skin thoroughly with a facial cleanser. If you have makeup on, you need to remove it first and then cleanse your face. If the skin is not cleaned thoroughly, the pores will be blocked. In this way, the skin will not be able to absorb nutrients after using the facial mask, but will instead cause the accumulation of keratin, and the face will naturally become drier and drier.

Reason 3: Inadequate follow-up maintenance

The human skin not only needs water, but also oil. If you only replenish water, it will eventually evaporate and can only maintain moisture for a short time. Only when hydrating the skin and forming a protective film on the skin surface that absorbs water and prevents moisture loss can the skin be maintained in its best condition for a long time, and this can be called "moisturizing". Therefore, the key to moisturizing is to "lock in moisture". The correct way to moisturize is to apply moisturizing lotion or moisturizing cream after spraying, applying a facial mask or moisturizing, so as to "lock" skin moisture and keep the skin hydrated.

Reason 4: The mask is not suitable for the skin

Each mask has different nutritional ingredients and naturally produces different effects. For example, there are hydrating masks, moisturizing masks, whitening masks, repairing masks, etc. When purchasing a mask, you need to choose according to your own skin type and skin condition. For example, if your skin is relatively dry, then choose a hydrating mask or a moisturizing mask. If you use an oil-control mask, your skin will naturally become drier the more you apply it.

Reason 5: Using a low-quality mask

There is a huge price difference between different brands of facial masks. A good facial mask costs hundreds or even thousands of yuan, while a bad facial mask only costs a few yuan. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and this is very applicable to facial masks. If a mask is too cheap, how advanced skin care ingredients can you expect? Using inferior facial masks not only has no skin care effect, it may even irritate the skin and endanger skin health, resulting in the skin becoming drier the more you apply it.

Why does my face become dry after applying a mask?

Applying a facial mask for too long will cause your face to dry out. Ordinary facial masks are usually applied for fifteen minutes. If you apply a facial mask for too long, the mask paper will absorb the moisture on your face, and your face will naturally become dry. After applying the mask, you can massage your face appropriately to promote the absorption of the essence. After cleaning your face, be sure to use lotion to help lock in moisture. Facial masks do not have the effect of locking in moisture. After applying the mask, continue to apply toner and lotion to better moisturize the skin. Be sure to clean your face before applying the mask so that your skin can better absorb the nutrients and essence in the mask.